Margarita Grilled Chicken

Medium
🌶️ Southwestern
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2

½ tsp freshly-ground cumin

3

½ cup tequila (recommended: José Cuervo Especial Gold)

4

½ cup margarita mix

5

¼ cup olive oil

6

Salt

7

Freshly-ground black pepper

8

1 cup mesquite chips, soaked in water 30 minutes

9

¼ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice

10

3 Tbsp fresh cilantro

11

3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped

12

3 Tbsp adobo sauce

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine tequila, oil, mix, lime, cumin, cilantro, adobo, and the chiles in a blender until smooth. Pour into a gallon size zip-top bag and add chicken. Toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.

2

The next day, preheat grill. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and place on grill.

3

Cook, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74˚C).

4

While chicken cooks, run the marinade through a cheesecloth and skim off the oil. Bring to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat and cook until liquid has reduced to 3 ounces.

5

Once chicken is done, remove to a plate and pour marinade over top. Cover tightly with foil and let rest 15 minutes before serving.

15 minutes